Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

Engineering & Computer Science, Life Sciences, Design, Media & Information, Business & Social Sciences. Inter-disciplinary university teaching and practice-oriented research. An international university – Knowledge for Life.

10 REASONS

Scroll through to see the 10 reasons why our international students choose to study with us.

We hope to see you in Hamburg.

1. Expertise - made in Germany

Whether in engineering, design, life sciences, social sciences, media or business we have an excellent reputation.

We will pass on our expertise to you.

2. No tuition fees

For all Bachelor and most Master's programmes international student tuition is subsidized.

We make studying more affordable for you.

3. Beautiful city of Hamburg

Hamburg is an international city on the water and is one of the Top 20 most liveable cities in the world.

We are located in a beautiful place for you to live.

4. Practice-oriented programmes

What you learn in class you will apply in projects, lab work and internships in industry during your studies.

We will prepare you for the real world.

5. Academic scholarships

We offer scholarships for Bachelor and Master students during your studies and for your thesis.

We make it financially easier for you to study in Germany.

6. Innovative city of Hamburg

Hamburg is one of the most dynamic places in Europe with innovation clusters in many fields.

We partner with the innovation clusters in teaching and research.

7. weBuddy programme

An orientation programme and friendly buddies make it easier to start in a new country.

We will make you feel welcome and at home at our university.

8. Industry experience in teaching

Our professors have worked outside the university and bring with them years of industry experience.

We bring the real world into your classroom.

9. Peer-to-peer academic support

Academic tutorials in small groups help our international students with difficult subjects.

We will help you be a successful graduate.

10. International community

Over 2,000 international students from over 100 nations study at our university - in German and in English.

We would like you to be part of this world.

Get your Bachelor or Master degree

Our practice-oriented programmes and our close links to industry in the innovative and dynamic city of Hamburg make the HAW Hamburg a great place to start your international career.